Untitled
2008
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2008
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 2008 ink by Steve DiBenedetto, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This print is a wild mix of tangled lines and odd shapes. On the left, a giant green vine curls around a small white figure, almost like it’s swallowing them. To the right, a yellow blocky shape stands out against a dark, stormy background. In the middle, a round object with a face looks like it’s floating or melting. The artist used lots of scratching and layering to create the textures—some areas look rough, others smooth. The colors pop against the dark tones, making the green and yellow stand out even more. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
